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==Jimenez Group Field Instruments Setup==
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====TSI Classifier (DMA and classifier of SMPS system)====
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/SMPS_3080_manual.pdf Classifier Manual]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/SMPS_manual.pdf SMPS Manual]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/AIM_SMPS_manual.pdf AIM SMPS software Manual]
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====TSI CPCs====
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=====TSI 3010 CPC =====
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(When NOT operated as part of an SMPS system)
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* [http://www.tsi.com/uploadedFiles/3010_Service.pdf What you get] for your 2600USD during service.
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* [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/TSI3010manual.pdf Manual]
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* Power: 120 or 240 VAC 50/60Hz, interchangeable using pull-out fuse block on rear. Standard [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_connector#C13_and_C14_connectors IEC cable].
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* Communications: 9600/7/E/1, 9-pin Dsub.
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* Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger.
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=====TSI 3786 CPC =====
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(When NOT operated as part of an SMPS system; returned to TSI Oct. 2012)
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* [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/TSI3786manual.pdf Manual]
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* Power: 100-230VAC 50/60Hz. Standard [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_connector#C13_and_C14_connectors IEC cable].
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* Communications: 115,200/8/N/1, 9-pin Dsub.
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* Software: use JG LabVIEW logger.
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=====TSI 3776 UCPC =====
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(Butanol UCPC, Oct. 2012)
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* [http://www.tsi.com/ultrafine-condensation-particle-counter-3776/ TSI Weblink]; [http://www.tsi.com/uploadedFiles/_Site_Root/Products/Literature/Spec_Sheets/3776_2980345.pdf TSI Brochure]
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* [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/3776-Ultrafine-Condensation-Particle-Counter-1980522F.pdf Manual]
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=====TSI 3775 UCPC =====
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(Butanol CPC, Oct. 2016)
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* [https://www.tsi.com/discontinued-products/condensation-particle-counter-3775/ TSI Weblink];
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* [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/TSI_cpc-3775r.pdf Manual]
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====TSI 4100 Flowmeters====
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* FILTER UPSTREAM!
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* [http://www.tsi.com/uploadedFiles/Product_Information/Literature/Manuals/4140-4143-1980383D.pdf Manual]
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* [http://tsi.com/uploadedFiles/Product_Information/Literature/Manuals/1980340H-4000-4100-RS-Command-Set-print.pdf Serial comms manual]
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* Power: 7.5 +/- 1.5 VDC. Can also be supplied through comms cable, see TSI manual.
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* Communications: 38400/8/N/1, mini-DIN connector to 9-pin D-sub.
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*** [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/TSI4100_DIN_Pins.JPG Picture] showing mini-DIN connector and corresponding pin#s on the 9-pin Dsub serial port.
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*** [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/TSI4100_Dsub_Pins.JPG Picture] showing colours of the TSI cable and their corresponding serial pinouts.
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* Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger.
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====Grimm 1.109 Optical Particle Counter====
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* Grimm likes to call it a "spectrometer".
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Grimm_OPC_Manual.pdf Manual]
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* dp channels are 0.25 / 0.28 / 0.3 / 0.35 / 0.4 / 0.45 / 0.5 / 0.58 / 0.65 / 0.7 / 0.8 / 1 / 1.3 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4 / 5 / 6.5 / 7.5 / 8.5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 17.5 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 32 µm.
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* [http://dustmonitor.com/Research/1109.htm Home page]
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* [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6V6B-4T5CGXG-1&_user=918210&_coverDate=12/31/2008&_rdoc=1&_fmt=high&_orig=search&_sort=d&_docanchor=&view=c&_acct=C000047944&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=918210&md5=e239b5dccc7981aaf5028180da0bed9d Intercomparison reference example]
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* Units of serial feed: Particles/litre per sample averaging time (6 seconds)
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* Power: 18 VDC.
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* Communications: 9600/8/N/1, 9-pin Dsub via [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Null_modem NULL MODEM CABLE].
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* Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger, plot data directly comparable to SMPS plots using Igor .ipf found below.
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====TSI 8520 DustTrak====
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* [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/dusttrak_manual.pdf Manual]
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* [http://www.tsi.com/uploadedFiles/Product_Information/Literature/Application_Notes/ITI-044.pdf Serial comms manual]
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* Power: 6 VDC, 300 mA.
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* Communications: 1200/8/N/1, ethernet-style RJ-45 plug to 9-pin Dsub serial cable (TSI p/n 800563).
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* Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger.
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====Thermal Denuder====
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* [https://youtu.be/qW9Yfr8Brlc 4 April 18, Doug Day, CU Boulder: Thermal Denuder Orientation Video]
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====Yellow switching valves====
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* Power: 120 VAC 60Hz via US-standard plug.
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* Communications: 9600/8/N/1, via on-board PIC
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** Xnnnnnnnnnnnn<EOL> switches the 12 channels on the ciruit board, where n = 0 or 1 correspondingly.
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** Sending power to the RED cable switches the valve in one direction, sending power to BLUE in the other. Powering BOTH simultaneously results in continuous rotation of the actuator.
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* Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger.
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====Jayne switching valves====
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* Power: 5 VDC via servo board.
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* Communications: 9600/8/N/1, via modem cable.
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** Sending 3-byte array of <255><Servo#><Valve Position> switches each servo in turn.
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** Servo# is 1->8 and is the INVERSE OF WHAT IS PRINTED ON THE BOARD
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** Valve position is 0->254
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* Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger.
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* [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/Valves_Valve.JPG Picture] of a complete valve&servo setup.
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* Part numbers and description:
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** Servos and parts from http://www.servocity.com, some also available at http://www.towerhobbies.com
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*** 8-servo controller, part#SC8460 [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/Valves_ServoBoard.JPG Picture]. A single one of these controls all the valves.
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*** PC programmer for Hi-Tec servos HPP-21, part#44440 [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/Valves_Programmer.JPG Picture]. This is used to setup rotation range, speed etc.
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*** HS-985MG Servo  Product # 32985S00 - make sure the 180-degree version. [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/Valves_Servo.JPG Picture].
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*** 3/8" Bore Clamping Hub  Product # 3172CH
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*** 28 Tooth, 32 Pitch Servo Gear (Hitec)  Product # RSA32-2HS-28
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*** 54 Tooth, 32 Pitch Hub Gear (1/8" Face) Product # RHA32-26-5
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** Parts for valve body from http://www.swagelok.com:
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*** SS-8P6T4, valve body
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*** SS-P6T-K4, nupro hub that needs to be machined.
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** Parts from the electronics shop or http://www.allied.com
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*** Crydom solid state relay DC60S3 [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/Valves_Relay.JPG Picture]. This is a clunky, but cheap, solution.
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====Alicat MFCs / Flow meters ====
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*[http://cires1.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/wiki/index.php/AlicatWhisperFlowMeter Whisper Flow Meters] guide by Jason
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Alicat_humidity_correction_for_air.xlsx Humidity correction for air]
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*[https://www.alicat.com/ Alicat homepage]
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====Fluke VR1710 Voltage Quality Recorder====
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* [http://assets.fluke.com/manuals/VR1710__umeng0000.pdf Device Manual]
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* [http://assets.fluke.com/manuals/PowerLogumeng0200.pdf Analysis Software Manual]
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* Analysis Software: See below (or download from Fluke website with registration)
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====Lascar EasyLogger Temperature-RH USB Loggers (EL-USB-2-LCD; LASCAR)====
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* [http://www.lascarelectronics.com/data-logger/easylogger-software.php Download Device Manual and Software Here] (also find at link below on "Field Software" ftp)
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====Picarro CRDS (G2401); CO, CO2, H2O, CH4====
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*[http://www.picarro.com/gas_analyzers/CO_CO2_CH4_H2O Weblink/Specs];
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* [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/PicarroG2401_Manual_rev_1_14_11.pdf Manual]
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* [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/PicarroG2401_Programming_Guide_G2000_2010_08_16 Programming Guide]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Calibration_Guide_for_Picarro_analyzers_Rev1.pdf General calibration guide]
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*[http://www.atmos-meas-tech.net/5/2555/2012/ Evaluation for CO]; [http://www.atmos-meas-tech.net/6/1031/2013/amt-6-1031-2013.html CO Accuracy]
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* For concatenation/plotting software see [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/wiki/index.php/Analysis_Software "Analysis Software" page]
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* Full setup software delivered with instrument (827Mb): [http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/PicarroSoftwareDelivered_Jan2013.zip Download Here.]
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====Vaisala T, RH sensors (Sensor: HMP75B, Readout: MI70);====
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*[http://www.vaisala.com/Vaisala%20Documents/User%20Guides%20and%20Quick%20Ref%20Guides/HM70_User_Guide_in_English.pdf Manual]
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====BMT Ozone Generator (802n)====
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/802n_BMT_O3generator_datasheet.pdf Datasheet]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Photo_BMT_803.pdf Photo]
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====2B Tech Ozone Monitor(205)====
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Ozone_2BTech_model_205_manual_revA.pdf Manual]
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====TOCON-UV photodetector====
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/TOCON_UV_photodetector_mannual.pdf Manual]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/UV_photodetector_Connection.jpg How to connect to the sensor]
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====Thermo Instruments:====
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To down load the Thermo field software:
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/Thermo_iPort_setup.exe download]
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=====O3 49i=====
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Manual_O3_49i1.pdf Manual]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Lit_O3_49i.pdf Brochure]
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=====SO2 43i=====
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Manual_SO2_43i.pdf Manual]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Lit_SO2_43i.pdf Brochure]
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=====NOx/NOy 42i=====
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Manual_NOx_42i.pdf NOx_Manual]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Lit_NOx_42i.pdf NOx_Brochure]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Manual_NOy_42i.pdf NOy_Manual]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Lit_NOy_42i.pdf NOy_Brochure]
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=====CH4/NHMC 55i=====
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Manual_CH4_NMHC_55i.pdf Manual]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Lit_CH4_NMHC_55i.pdf Brochure]
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=====Multiple Gas calibrator 146i=====
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Manual_multigascalibrator_146i.pdf Manual]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Lit_multigascalibrator_146i.pdf Brochure]
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=====Zero Air Generator 1160=====
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Mannul_ZeroAirGenerator_1160.pdf Manual]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Lit_ZeroAirGenerator_1160.pdf Brochure]
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====LI-COR CO2/H2O Gas analyzer LI-840A====
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*[http://cires1.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Licor-840A_Manual_10690.pdf LICOR Instruction Manual]
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*[http://cires1.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/LICOR_Whitepaper.pdf Whitepaper description]
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*[http://cires1.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Manuals/Licor-840A_Brochure_11007.pdf Brochure]
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====Kurt J. Lesker Instruments:====
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Pressure Sensors
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======300 Series Gauge with Integrated Controller & Display======
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*[http://www.lesker.com/newweb/gauges/convection_kjlc_3.cfm 300 Series Gauge with Integrated Controller & Display] | [http://www.lesker.com/newweb/gauges/pdf/manuals/kjlc_300_series_manual_v120.pdf Manual PDF]
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======275i Series Gauge with Integrated Controller & Display======
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* [http://www.lesker.com/newweb/gauges/convection_kjlc_2.cfm 275i Series Gauge with Integrated Controller & Display] | [http://www.lesker.com/newweb/gauges/pdf/manuals/kjlc_275i_series_manual_v107.pdf Manual PDF]
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==Jimenez Group Master Data Acquisition LabVIEW==
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The "master" data acq software is really an array of LabVIEW vi's which operate together to synchronise and display output from most of the ancillary J-Group instruments. Some details:
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* It is hard-coded to acquire at 10-second refresh rate. This is also true of the Igor importer.
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* In general, it is best to let it make a new file on execution; this way the import format is preserved, and it will start a new file every day at the hour specified anyway.
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* If it is the first run after load, the graphs will need to be set to clear upon execution; this resets the arrays.
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* The graph legend is tied to a string array to let you know which instrument is which. The axes settings are MANUAL; it is required to right-click on the legend and set the appropriate axis for each trace. The legend will change depending on the combination of instruments selected at startup.
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* The master itself does not actually log any instruments. It merely passes COM port settings to sub-vi's (via the global vi), which in turn collect the data and update the globals. The master will report whatever values are stored in the globals; thus if a sub-vi hangs, you can have a situation where a consistent identical value is recorded. There are timeout settings in some of the sub-vi's to deal with this. Whilst this may seem sub-optimal, it is IMHO a far preferable solution to a setup where one instrument crash can bring down all the others.
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* The file output syntax writes the instrument "identifier" followed by its data; different combinations of instruments recorded thus change the number of columns in the recorded array. The Igor is setup to deal with this.
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* Instruments can be temporarily "disabled" using the disable array; when this is TRUE then a value of -9999 is overwritten to the log file and displays, regardless of the value passed in the globals.
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* The sub-vi's can be stopped, updated etc during acquisition; the only thing to make sure is that the instrument is disabled before stopping the sub-vi.
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* The valve-switching software has its own raft of sub-vis that actually live in the "Valve" folder of the LabVIEW file structure, and not in the "master" folder. This is noted purely to be aware to look here in the event of a problem. It is also noted that the valve software runs a LabJack "streamer" which sits and records values to/from the LabJack to the DACglobals vi. Stopping this program would cease acq of voltages and stop switching of the valve bypass lines... but this would not be represented in the log. So make sure you don't stop it!
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==Jimenez Group Downloadable Field Instrument Software==
 
==Jimenez Group Downloadable Field Instrument Software==
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This software can also be accessed via ftp client it is stored on the jimenez group server space under 'field_software'
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This software can also be accessed via ftp client it is stored on the jimenez group server space under 'field_software'. As of the end-of-CalNex2010, the Master versions were the most up-to-date and generally the code needs porting over to the stand-alones (MJC).
  
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* Software downloads: login j-software
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/Igor_ipfs/ Igor ipfs]
 
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/CPC.zip CPC Software]
 
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/CPC.zip CPC Software]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/AIM_v5_5_2_0_installer/ TSI AIM v5.5 Installer]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/AIM_v8_1_0_0.zip TSI AIM v8.1 Folder]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/AIM_v9_0_0_0_installer/ TSI AIM v9.0 Installer]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/ElectrostaticClassifier_setup.exe TSI Electrostatic Classifier Installer (for flow calibrations)]
 
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/PCI.zip PCI Software]
 
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/PCI.zip PCI Software]
 
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/Thermodenuder.zip Valve Software v. 9 and 10 (discontinued)]
 
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/Thermodenuder.zip Valve Software v. 9 and 10 (discontinued)]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/DustTrak.zip DustTrak Software]
 
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/DustTrak.zip DustTrak Software]
 
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/GrimmOPC.zip Gimm OPC Software]
 
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/GrimmOPC.zip Gimm OPC Software]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/Igor_ipfs/GrimmAnalysis.zip Grimm OPC Igor Analysis .ipf]
 
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/LabJack.zip LabJack Software]
 
*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/LabJack.zip LabJack Software]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/ImageExport.zip Image Export]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/Master.zip Master]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/misc_vi.zip Miscellaneous VI's]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/O3.zip O3]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/PAMlights.zip PAM Lights]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/TD_Ramper_MostUptoDate_PLH.zip TD_Ramper_MostUptoDate_PLH.zip]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/2008_03_30_Jayne_TD.zip 2008_03_30_Jayne_TD.zip]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/TDViewer.zip TD Viewer]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/JimenezLV_TDViewer_vPLH1.zip TD Viewer FOR NEW CONTROL BOX (current as of BEACHON campaign)]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/Newest_TD_Software_May_2010.zip Newest TD Control Software, May 2010 (and Manual)]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/FlukePowerLog_SoftwareManuals.zip Fluke VR1710 Voltage Quality Recorder]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/EasyLogUSB.zip EasyLogger Temperature-RH USB Loggers (EL-USB-2-LCD; LASCAR)]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/MI70Link_Interface_Software_Vaisala_1.10.1.iso Vaisala MI70 Link Interface]
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*[http://cires.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/RGA_Aug_2011_SRS.zip RGA]
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*[http://cires1.colorado.edu/jimenez-group/Field_Software/LI840A_win-v2.0.1.exe LI-COR]
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Programs that use NI USB DAC devices may need the mx task updating to match the device connected to the logging PC. See instructions at http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/9117075591E54E868625745D0053DCCA
 
Programs that use NI USB DAC devices may need the mx task updating to match the device connected to the logging PC. See instructions at http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/9117075591E54E868625745D0053DCCA
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==Jimenez Group Logging Computer Setup Protocol==
 
==Jimenez Group Logging Computer Setup Protocol==
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[http://tinyurl.com/kzkvu7k Recommendations for Setting up Data Acquisition Computers] - David Thompson - 6/5/14
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This list of settings&software was edited by MJC on 23rd April 2010 (St. George's Day!).
 
This list of settings&software was edited by MJC on 23rd April 2010 (St. George's Day!).
  
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*Settings to change
 
*Settings to change
 
**Windows update: Notify but don't download
 
**Windows update: Notify but don't download
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**Antivirus: Disabled (if present)
 
**Power: everything "always on"
 
**Power: everything "always on"
 
**Power: NO action on closing lid
 
**Power: NO action on closing lid

Revision as of 17:36, 8 July 2020

Jimenez Group Field Instruments Setup

TSI Classifier (DMA and classifier of SMPS system)

TSI CPCs

TSI 3010 CPC

(When NOT operated as part of an SMPS system)

  • What you get for your 2600USD during service.
  • Manual
  • Power: 120 or 240 VAC 50/60Hz, interchangeable using pull-out fuse block on rear. Standard IEC cable.
  • Communications: 9600/7/E/1, 9-pin Dsub.
  • Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger.
TSI 3786 CPC

(When NOT operated as part of an SMPS system; returned to TSI Oct. 2012)

  • Manual
  • Power: 100-230VAC 50/60Hz. Standard IEC cable.
  • Communications: 115,200/8/N/1, 9-pin Dsub.
  • Software: use JG LabVIEW logger.
TSI 3776 UCPC

(Butanol UCPC, Oct. 2012)

TSI 3775 UCPC

(Butanol CPC, Oct. 2016)

TSI 4100 Flowmeters

  • FILTER UPSTREAM!
  • Manual
  • Serial comms manual
  • Power: 7.5 +/- 1.5 VDC. Can also be supplied through comms cable, see TSI manual.
  • Communications: 38400/8/N/1, mini-DIN connector to 9-pin D-sub.
      • Picture showing mini-DIN connector and corresponding pin#s on the 9-pin Dsub serial port.
      • Picture showing colours of the TSI cable and their corresponding serial pinouts.
  • Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger.

Grimm 1.109 Optical Particle Counter

  • Grimm likes to call it a "spectrometer".
  • Manual
  • dp channels are 0.25 / 0.28 / 0.3 / 0.35 / 0.4 / 0.45 / 0.5 / 0.58 / 0.65 / 0.7 / 0.8 / 1 / 1.3 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.5 / 3.0 / 3.5 / 4 / 5 / 6.5 / 7.5 / 8.5 / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 17.5 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 32 µm.
  • Home page
  • Intercomparison reference example
  • Units of serial feed: Particles/litre per sample averaging time (6 seconds)
  • Power: 18 VDC.
  • Communications: 9600/8/N/1, 9-pin Dsub via NULL MODEM CABLE.
  • Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger, plot data directly comparable to SMPS plots using Igor .ipf found below.

TSI 8520 DustTrak

  • Manual
  • Serial comms manual
  • Power: 6 VDC, 300 mA.
  • Communications: 1200/8/N/1, ethernet-style RJ-45 plug to 9-pin Dsub serial cable (TSI p/n 800563).
  • Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger.


Thermal Denuder

Yellow switching valves

  • Power: 120 VAC 60Hz via US-standard plug.
  • Communications: 9600/8/N/1, via on-board PIC
    • Xnnnnnnnnnnnn<EOL> switches the 12 channels on the ciruit board, where n = 0 or 1 correspondingly.
    • Sending power to the RED cable switches the valve in one direction, sending power to BLUE in the other. Powering BOTH simultaneously results in continuous rotation of the actuator.
  • Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger.

Jayne switching valves

  • Power: 5 VDC via servo board.
  • Communications: 9600/8/N/1, via modem cable.
    • Sending 3-byte array of <255><Servo#><Valve Position> switches each servo in turn.
    • Servo# is 1->8 and is the INVERSE OF WHAT IS PRINTED ON THE BOARD
    • Valve position is 0->254
  • Software: Use JG LabVIEW logger.
  • Picture of a complete valve&servo setup.
  • Part numbers and description:
    • Servos and parts from http://www.servocity.com, some also available at http://www.towerhobbies.com
      • 8-servo controller, part#SC8460 Picture. A single one of these controls all the valves.
      • PC programmer for Hi-Tec servos HPP-21, part#44440 Picture. This is used to setup rotation range, speed etc.
      • HS-985MG Servo Product # 32985S00 - make sure the 180-degree version. Picture.
      • 3/8" Bore Clamping Hub Product # 3172CH
      • 28 Tooth, 32 Pitch Servo Gear (Hitec) Product # RSA32-2HS-28
      • 54 Tooth, 32 Pitch Hub Gear (1/8" Face) Product # RHA32-26-5
    • Parts for valve body from http://www.swagelok.com:
      • SS-8P6T4, valve body
      • SS-P6T-K4, nupro hub that needs to be machined.
    • Parts from the electronics shop or http://www.allied.com
      • Crydom solid state relay DC60S3 Picture. This is a clunky, but cheap, solution.

Alicat MFCs / Flow meters

Fluke VR1710 Voltage Quality Recorder

Lascar EasyLogger Temperature-RH USB Loggers (EL-USB-2-LCD; LASCAR)

Picarro CRDS (G2401); CO, CO2, H2O, CH4

Vaisala T, RH sensors (Sensor: HMP75B, Readout: MI70);

BMT Ozone Generator (802n)

2B Tech Ozone Monitor(205)

TOCON-UV photodetector

Thermo Instruments:

To down load the Thermo field software:

O3 49i
SO2 43i
NOx/NOy 42i
CH4/NHMC 55i
Multiple Gas calibrator 146i
Zero Air Generator 1160

LI-COR CO2/H2O Gas analyzer LI-840A

Kurt J. Lesker Instruments:

Pressure Sensors

300 Series Gauge with Integrated Controller & Display
275i Series Gauge with Integrated Controller & Display

Jimenez Group Master Data Acquisition LabVIEW

The "master" data acq software is really an array of LabVIEW vi's which operate together to synchronise and display output from most of the ancillary J-Group instruments. Some details:

  • It is hard-coded to acquire at 10-second refresh rate. This is also true of the Igor importer.
  • In general, it is best to let it make a new file on execution; this way the import format is preserved, and it will start a new file every day at the hour specified anyway.
  • If it is the first run after load, the graphs will need to be set to clear upon execution; this resets the arrays.
  • The graph legend is tied to a string array to let you know which instrument is which. The axes settings are MANUAL; it is required to right-click on the legend and set the appropriate axis for each trace. The legend will change depending on the combination of instruments selected at startup.
  • The master itself does not actually log any instruments. It merely passes COM port settings to sub-vi's (via the global vi), which in turn collect the data and update the globals. The master will report whatever values are stored in the globals; thus if a sub-vi hangs, you can have a situation where a consistent identical value is recorded. There are timeout settings in some of the sub-vi's to deal with this. Whilst this may seem sub-optimal, it is IMHO a far preferable solution to a setup where one instrument crash can bring down all the others.
  • The file output syntax writes the instrument "identifier" followed by its data; different combinations of instruments recorded thus change the number of columns in the recorded array. The Igor is setup to deal with this.
  • Instruments can be temporarily "disabled" using the disable array; when this is TRUE then a value of -9999 is overwritten to the log file and displays, regardless of the value passed in the globals.
  • The sub-vi's can be stopped, updated etc during acquisition; the only thing to make sure is that the instrument is disabled before stopping the sub-vi.
  • The valve-switching software has its own raft of sub-vis that actually live in the "Valve" folder of the LabVIEW file structure, and not in the "master" folder. This is noted purely to be aware to look here in the event of a problem. It is also noted that the valve software runs a LabJack "streamer" which sits and records values to/from the LabJack to the DACglobals vi. Stopping this program would cease acq of voltages and stop switching of the valve bypass lines... but this would not be represented in the log. So make sure you don't stop it!

Jimenez Group Downloadable Field Instrument Software

This software can also be accessed via ftp client it is stored on the jimenez group server space under 'field_software'. As of the end-of-CalNex2010, the Master versions were the most up-to-date and generally the code needs porting over to the stand-alones (MJC).


Programs that use NI USB DAC devices may need the mx task updating to match the device connected to the logging PC. See instructions at http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/9117075591E54E868625745D0053DCCA

You may also need to port the tasks over to a new logging computer, which is explained at http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/42A2D212796B3DC2862571FF0061B402

Jimenez Group Logging Computer Setup Protocol

Recommendations for Setting up Data Acquisition Computers - David Thompson - 6/5/14

This list of settings&software was edited by MJC on 23rd April 2010 (St. George's Day!).


  • Things to get rid of
    • Language bar
    • Desktop picture
    • Junk in start menu list
    • disable balloon tips
  • Settings to change
    • Windows update: Notify but don't download
    • Antivirus: Disabled (if present)
    • Power: everything "always on"
    • Power: NO action on closing lid
    • Regional Settings: Short date format to YYYY/MM/DD, time to 24hr HH:MM
  • Logging software to load onto HDD
    • LabVIEW:
      • CPC
      • DustTrak v4
      • Flowmeter v2
      • Grimm v3
      • Valve switching software v1
      • LabJack digital I/O
      • Ozone Monitor Logging
      • Jayne Valve switching software v1
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